• Chili cooks and salad makers are being sought by Good Shepherd Coalition to be including and featured at “Chili, Salad and Authors” fundraiser Oct. 28. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 37000 Union Lake, Harrison Township. Interested cooks can find out more by calling 586-307-8888 or sending an email to goodshepherd1@att.net. Top three winners in each category will receive bragging rights.

• St. Peter Lutheran, 67055 Gratiot Ave, Richmond, hosts 20th annual ‘Share the Gift’ craft show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28, with a luncheon from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cookie Walk, homemade German Potato Salad and baked beans. Donation at the door of $.50 or a canned food item for needy families. For more information, call 586-784-6098 or 810-392-2528.

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DIVINE MERCY

• Divine Mercy Center of Clinton Township will be hosting discernment retreats for women ages 18-40 for a new Women’s Community, an extension of the Servants of Jesus of The Divine Mercy, Oct. 27, Nov. 17 and Feb. 9-10. For more information, email creyna@sjdivinemercy.org or call 586-777-8591.

fall Fundrasing dinner

• St. Paul United Church of Christ, 31654 Mound Road, Warren hosting Fall fundraising dinner from 4:30-7 p.m. Oct. 20. Cost is $10 for adults; $5 for children under 10. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, rolls, cake and beverage. To make reservations call 586-264-4777 by Oct. 18. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

Harvest Party

• Riverside Fellowship, 37838 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, hosting a Harvest Party at noon Oct. 28, with lunch and games followed by Trunk or Treat at 1 p.m. For more information, call 586-286-7524.

human trafficking Awareness

• St. Paul United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, hosting human trafficking awareness program at 6 p.m. Oct. 22. All youth from 6th grade and older are encouraged to attend. Parent permission is required if students will unaccompanied. Free walk in child care available. RSVP by calling 248-651-9361 or visit stpaulsrochester.org

Lifetree Cafe

• Lifetree Café — a program often including a short original film and guided conversation 7 p.m. Sundays, at O’Halloran’s Public Hall, 112 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, free admission, contact Sue von Fange at svonfange@trinityct.org or 586-463-2921 ext. 103. Oct. 22 program ‘The Black and White Truth About Racism: Will We Ever Live in a Colorblind World?’ will feature an exclusive filmed interview with musician and author Daryl Davis, the black man who infiltrated the KKK. Attendees will also have the chance to discuss their own experiences with prejudice or racism.

Potato Pancake Supper

• St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church and School, 67055 Gratiot, Richmond hosting Potato Pancake Supper 4-7 p.m. Oct. 22 to benefit Christian Education Association. Cost is $9 adults; $5 for kids 6-12; free for kids five and under All you can eat potato or regular pancakes, ring bologna, applesauce and cake. For more information, call 586-727-9693.

• Victory for Veterans 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at The Woods Church, 14300 E. 13 Mile Road, Warren. A Bible study will take place with the Rev. Steve Upshur with open discussion following. All are welcome. For more information, call 586-944-8713.

• Memphis Lions Club is hosting a euchre tournament at 7 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month (except August and December) at 34758 Pratt Road, Memphis. Cost is $10 per player. There is a 50/50 drawing and prize money given to first, second and third place. Snacks available.

• St. Faustina Parish, 14025 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren, is hosting a euchre night for those 18 and older on the last Saturday of the month. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; play at 7 p.m. $10 covers eight rounds of euchre, pizza and salad and dessert. Prizes awarded to the top players. For more information, call 586-772-2720 ext. 104.

• Euchre party, 7 p.m.; check in 6:30 p.m.; the fourth Saturday every month through October, sponsored by the St. Lawrence Ushers, at St. Lawrence Social Hall, 44633 Utica Road, Utica, $10 per person, includes pizza, salad, dessert, beverages and 50/50.

• Lake Shore Presbyterian Church, 27801 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores hosts Clothes Closet 1-2:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month and 5-6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month.

• Clothes Closet, 1:30-3:30 p.m. first and third Friday of every month at First Congregational Church, 58801 Main St., New Haven.

Community chorus

• The Warren Community Chorus rehearsals open to new members. Previous choral experience and the ability to sing four-part harmony are essential. To be held at First United Methodist Church of Warren, 5005 Chicago Road, Warren, 586-939-1152 or 586-264-7764.

• Overeaters Anonymous (OA) support group meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Bethel Lutheran Church, 26400 Little Mack, St. Clair Shores. Use the rear door to get to basement classroom. Newcomers are welcome. Form more information, visit oagreaterdetroit.org or call 313-410-5283.

• Overeaters Anonymous (OA) support group meets every Saturday at Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church, 11451 E. 10 Mile Road, Warren at 8:45 a.m. for an open Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book study and 10 a.m. for our weekly meeting. OA has no dues or fees. For more information, call 586-360-7002.

• Support group for parents of children with special needs in Washington Township and Macomb County at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at SS. John and Paul Catholic Church, 7777 W. 28 Mile Road, Washington Township. Speaker will address being prepared for settling IEP’s for upcoming school year. For more information, email washspecialneedsgroup@gmail.com.

• AA/Back to Basics at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at New Life Assembly of God, 16975 12 Mile Road, Roseville.

• Friends Supporting Parents, meets 7-9 p.m. the first Monday of every month at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 8771 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights for parents who have suffered from a miscarriage, stillbirth or death of an infant. Call 586-215-0355 or email fsp_friends@yahoo.com or visit FriendsSupportingParents.org.

• Families Anonymous, an offshoot of Families Against Narcotics, a free 12-step program for those concerned about drug abuse and behavioral problems of a relative or friend, meets 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, at St. Ronald Church, 17701 15 Mile Road, Clinton Township, no dues or fees, nonreligious and not connected to any hospital or agency, 586-294-3480.

• Unity East Church, 23057 N. Nunneley, Clinton Township hosts Game Day 1-3 p.m. the second Monday of each month. Refreshments and games provided or bring your own. $2 suggested donation. Also monthly dinner/movie nights, drumming circle and prayer circle at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday before 10 a.m. worship. All are welcome. For more information, call 586-783-1546 or visit UnityEastChurch.org.

• Woodside Bible Church, 27300 Hoover Road, Warren hosts Saturday Suppers 5-6:30 p.m. the fourth Saturday of every month to assist families who are vulnerable to food shortages on weekends in the Warren area, offering a free hot meal. RSVP by calling 586-758-4750. Shuttle service available from Lincoln High School.

• St. Paul United Church of Christ, 31654 Mound Road, Warren hosts free community supper 4:30-6:30 p.m. first Wednesday of each month.

• Living Hope Lutheran Church, 24125 26 Mile Road, Ray Township, hosts community dinner and food distribution 6-7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month and food distribution only from 1-2 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. Join us for services at 9:30 a.m. Sundays at the church. For more information, call 586-948-1034 or email info@livinghopeofthebay.org.

• The River Church, 36560 Moravian, Clinton Township, presents “Faith For Our Times” teaching 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Subjects include a living, growing faith, fruit of the spirit and the body’s gifts, avoiding deception and keys to help interpret The Book of Revelation. Call 586-286-1415.

• Church of the Master, 30200 Schoenherr Road, Warren hosts Parent’s Night Off first Friday of the month. Child care provided so parents can enjoy some time to do other things. Details available online at cotm-warren.org or call 586-771-6720 with questions or concerns.

• St. Gertrude Club for those ages 55 to 103 meets 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays at St. Margaret’s, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores for snacks, coffee, cards, dice and friendship. For more information, call 586-777-4674 or 586-775-4088.